STANDARD 18 - Learning Science and the Community
The competent science teacher can make effective use of human and institutional resources
beyond the classroom.

Knowledge Indicators: The competent science teacher
18A. Understands applications of science concepts and inquiry to the context of a community.
18B. Understands how parents and other community members and institutions support science
learning in the classroom.
18C. Understands how to use the resources of the student's community to support inquiry.

Performance Indicators: The competent science teacher
18D. Uses data about a community in conducting learning activities in science.
18E. Conducts activities that involve parents and other members of the community in the science
program.
18F. Utilizes individuals and agencies that provide science education in the community in the science
program.
18G. Develops and tests a community resource inventory, including its non-formal learning
opportunities, business/industry connections, and parent/community resources.
18H. Uses synchronous and asynchronous telecommunication capabilities to collaborate with
community members and other experts as an integral component to projects.